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Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16
SHEFFIELD.

Your correspondent from this place has been rather dilatory of late, but some news will keep, so l will speak of our Friendly union which has been so highly favored through the winter with such a variety of entertainments in the way of lectures and various other things. Feb. 4th MT Marcus Rogers, formerly, and for many years. successful editor of the "Berkshire Courier," gave free exhibition of views in Foreign Lands, which he saw in his travels through Europe. These pictures were shown by magic lantern, and views in Egypt, Palestine, Italy, Spain and many other places, bringing out so plainly that they seemed to us very life like. We appre- ciate MT Rogers kindness in providing this pleasant and instructive entertain ment. The receipts of the evening were twenty dollars for the library fund. Last week at the union the lecture given by Rev. w. A. Mackey. subject Character" we are sure must have been good. Though we could not be there to listen to it, yet we know of the merits of the speaker.
 We are pleased to know that Rev. MT. Temple of the Congregational church is to remain with us longer. We cannot afford to allow such useful minister as he to leave us, even though it might be financially 8 benefit to him, It is also to be hoped that Rev. MT. Mackey of the M. B. church may be retained an other year to us. His many friends in this town are sincere in expressing such wish.
 John A. Benjamin, Formerly land lord of the Morgan house at Lee, has leased the IT. c. Wickwire farm at Shef- field, and in connection with bis own place will conduct extensive farming Operations
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LAX EVILL F..

Report has it that Messrs Ed. Bartram and H. Bissell have bought out Griggs X Chapin.
 The boys and girls have a long lease of Furnace hill this winter; the last thaw left it as smooth as glass. The upper school voted that they would rather take vacation on Valentines day than on Washington's birthday, so as to take time by the forelock and i'm prove the sleighing while it lasts.
 MT Thomas Martin has gone to house. keeping and moved into the George Bundy house.
 Port Snyder's son broke the lower part of his leg while playing with some boys, and now the doctor thinks his ankle is broken also, but will not be able to tell until the swelling is reduced.
 The legislative committe made their annual visit at pr Knights institute last Friday.
 George Je,,,-s sold his house and barn to Wm. -, and it will be occupied by MT. Chapin, MT Kane's father-in- law, after the 1st of April.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16
THE THREE HUNDRED.

LEGISLATORS SUPPLIED THIS YEAR WITH
 KNIVES OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURE.
 It is pleasant to know that this year the pocket knives furnished by the state to it's lawmakers are made in this coun- try. They are from the Holley Manu- featuring company of Lakeville, fac tory in which ex-Governor Holley is interested Last year and some pre- vious years the knives bore the impress of Sheffield, Eng, firm-the Rodgers. The state was. therefore, buying knives upon which the general government had placed the interdict of an impost; was flying in the face of the American system of protection, and neglecting our native industries. The change is gen. orally appreciated. The states order must exceed 00.-Ha,tford Post.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16
tine and did you remember to send

tine and did you remember to send some?
 Miss Annie Gibbs of Kent is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sarah E. St. John.
 Mrs. Jane Couch of Woodville IS visiting her father, Wm. Bonney, who is the oldest man in this part of the town.
 Owing to the illness of Hon. V. c. Beers, the tobacco warehouse is closed for few days.
 The c. l.. $. Circle met at Mrs. Geo. w. Studley's last Saturday p. m. ,
 Oracle Sturges has been seriously Ill with croup and severe cold but is i'm proving.
 Much interest is being taken in pray. CT meetings. All are invited to attend the Thursday evening meeting at Ed ward Palmer's residence.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16

Mrs. c. T. Wolcott will soon open 8 branch store at New Milford.
 Hall, Hornbeck & Co. have just re- ceived a very complete and attractive line of dry goods for the spring trade. The new styles are handsome as daisy.
 We are requested to say that the Dud- ley House is apparently running down, for they stuff their broken window lights with old rags. The foregoing is intended for @ hint or joke in hopes "that window will be repaired.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16
 Tobacco Growers !!

The undersigned would call the attention of those who
 Have not Sold their Tobacco to an arrangement which we have recently
 made for
 Purchasing or Packing and
 Selling on the following plan, to wit: We will receive the tobacco at the warehouse, assort and pack it, procure insurance and storage, sample and sell it, with no expense to the owner until the crop is sold. Every crop to be Subject to the order of the owner should he choose at any time to remove or sell it. We will also after the crop is assorted make each man reasonable
 CASH OFFER for his tobacco should he wish to sell We trust this is an opportunity which farmers will appreciate, for it puts them on an Even Footing with the Buyer. It must also be apparent to any who have had experience that our facilities for selling through MT Soule's extensive acquaintance with the largest dealers of the country will
 give us
 Great Advantage over the individual farmer as we can also do all the work, including our commission, with much less expense on each crop than if the grower should pack and sell it himself We shall begin packing about February 15th For full particulars, cost of packing, selling, etc., call on or address
 c. H. BRIGGS, East Canaan:
 D. E. SOULE, New Milford Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16

Mrs l. D Seoyille, Cook wanted George Barnett, Real Estate for Sale George K Goodwin, For Sale Cassimere Boinay, Farm for Sale or Rent Conn. Western News, Housekeeper wanted c l. Prindle, sharon Town Orders Edgar Reed, Tax Collectors Notice 0 E Baldwin, '' Estate of Nancy Sawyer, Probate Notice
 '' Julia Prindle
 [" Jonathan Bates,
 !" Chas B Reed,
 '' Vim. A Emmons, Mrs N Fry. Bees for sale Witch Hazel Extract Co.,. Toilet Cream
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16

The President has settled the big post-office fight in Poughkeepsie by the appointment of w. N. Ketcham, editor of The Poughkeepsie News, as post master.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16
Hartford and Connecticut West.
 crn Railroad.

Hartford and Connecticut Vest
 crn Railroad. Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on the Hudson river, where it connects with
 the N. Y. C. & H. R. Railroad.
 Commencing December 20, 1886.
 GOING WEST. TRAINS LnAvE CANAAN 30 m. for Rhinebeck. l2 30 D. m for Millerton. 20 p. m. For Rhinebeck, connecting with
 trains on the N C. & H, R. railroad 8 AT D. m. for Miller ton 6S0 p m. for Millerton.
 GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN, 94O a. m., from Millerton.
 Connecting at Winsted for Wate,.
 bury and Bridgeport. At Simsbury fo, . Westheld. Northampton. Will.
 liamsburgh and Holyoke. At Hartford
 with Express for Springfield and Boston,
 aud all points North and East; arriving
 in Boston at 3.30 D. m.; and for New Haven, arriving at 1.30 p. m. {; also for Willimantic. New London, Providence New York. .Oo p. iii. connecting at Winsted for Water. bury, Bridgeport At Simsbury for Weat. field and Holyoke At Hartford for New Haven Springfield and Boston. l SIP p. m. for West Winsted E. McNEILL. WALTER PEARCE, Superintendent. G. P. and T. A,
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.LEPROSY.

and consequently ncurablc. It is impossible to de- scrloe her suilerings. Her body from the crown of her mead to the socs of her feet was mass of decay masses of flesh roting off and leaving great cavities
 Her fingers festercd and three four nails Gropned or at one time. Her limbs contracted by the fearfu ulceTaton, and for several years she did not leave her bed Her weight was reduced from 125 to GO lbs ierhaps some faint idea of her condition can be gieancd from the fact that three pounds of Cosmo. iine or ointment were used per week in dressing her sores Finally tine physicians acknowledged their aeieat 9 by this Black Wolf, and commended the sui 1erer to her all-wise Creator.
 Her husband hearing wonderful reports of the use or Sw1FT's SPECIFIC (S. S. S.), prevailed on her to try IL as last resort She began it's use under pro- test put soon found that her system was being re. leved Of the poison, as the sores assumed red ana healthy color, as though the blood was becoming pure and active Mrs. Bailey continued the & s. $ until last February; every sore was hescd she dis carded chair and cruchcs, and for the first time ID m twelve years well woman. Her husband Mr. boston and will take pleasure in giving the details 4I this wonderful cure. Send to Us for Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases, mailed free
 IHE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,. Drawer 8. Atlanta. Ga
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w. B. HALL & co.
SPORTSMEN. scHTdn! nAKh !

A IL persons killing, shooting, pursuing and A taking in any way, in open or close sea, son, Game, Birds and Fish on the lands ana waters owned or occupied by any of the under signed in NORTH CANAAN, Conn.,, will De treat, will also be prosecuted for all violations of the laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds;
 Lyman Cunning, Geo. K. Goodwin, Mlchaei
 Keano. Levi Bronson, H. c. stevens Son,
 Miss Sarah Foster, Talmadge pulver. Mrs
 Mary Clark. Hiram Robey, Chas Morris,
 Geo D. Callame, Leonard Lawrence. Frank Gaylord, Wm P. Pelton. Frederick Bronson Hiram Briggs, Isaac Beebe. E. 8. Roberts
 Wm. Hayes.
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SP0RTSMEN, TAKE NOTICE !

A ILL persons are forbidden Hunting Shoot 1A ing or Fishing on lands owned or oecu- pied by us in the town of Salisbury, Conn under penalty of prosecution.
 Dated at LaSevlle, June "A, 1885. Alexander H. Holley. Samuel S. Robbins, Mary w. Ward, Geo. D. Harrison, E. J. Bostwick, Owen McCue, Geo. B. Burrall, Mary F. Knight. Smith CleavelAnd. tf
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16
Sportsmen Take Notice.

A IL persons are forbidden fishing, hunting A or shooting on our lands or lands occu- pied by us in the towns of North Canaan, Conn.,, and Sheffield and New Marlboro, Mass. R. l.. Taft, E. NJ. Rood, A. A Lawrence. H. c: Allyn, E. D. Lawrence, Frank 8. Good win, w. J. Ferguson, 0. E. Barnes, James
 M. Shultz. H. R. Bunnell, F. H. Barnes,
 Fl. 0. Barnes. F. H. Smith, H. N. Adams,
 J. L. Gillette. Frank McCarty.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16
New Advertisements.

Arrive from SouthHeld, Mill River and Clay ton at 9.10A. N. Close at 1 PIN.
 J.B. HARpENBERaH, P. NJ.
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Na0elerS' Guide.
HOuSatOnic Railroad. December 1, 1886.

HOusatOnic Railroad.
 December l, 1886. PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN, GOING NORTH 5.57 a. m. Special for Pittsfeld, North Adams
 and Albany. 12.S 80 p. m., for Pittsfeld, with through car for
 Albany, via State Line. Connecting
 for the West. 7.58 p. m. for Pittsfield. l1.21 &. m., Sunday Passenger for Pitts6eld.
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH: $40 g. m. for Bridgeport and New York with
 through car. 240 p. m. Milk Train, for Bridgeport. 800 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York, 6S5 p. m. for Falls Village Sunday Milk. 10 p. m., for Bridgeport and
 New York. Connect at Brookfeld Junctionwith trains 10 and from Danbury. HENRY A. BISHOP, H. D. AvERlLL,
 Gen1 Supt. Genl Ticket Aet. General Offices, Bridgeport, Gt.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1887.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-16

contains a large collection of Items about the tobacco business which the editor has clipped from his exchanges in the Housatonic and Connecticut river valleys. From all directions come the old story: an over production of tobac- co and nominal prices that will bank rupt the tobacco raisers. The buyers name their own figures which range from one cent upward, but as usual the the farmer is the victim of the middle men. The Newtown Bee says: ''The tobacco growers are sober enough. Many rely npon it as money crop, but it is staff often piercing the hand that leans upon it.''
 We regret to announce the critical illness of D. B. Hale, our Collinsville correspondent. We extend our sincere sympathy to him in his afliction. We have missed his interesting letters of late For awhile his good wife acted as his amanuensis, but other duties prevent her writing at present. The Collinsville correspondent of the New Hartford Tribune says: "The vener- able and esteemed MT. David B. Hale is pronounced in critical condition from a recent stroke of paralysis, the second within two weeks. He is said to be mentally as clear as ever, and cheerful in the prospect of journey to the brighter world, glimpses of which he has already seen. He is worthy man, one who is generally known through his writings for the papers in differen, parts of the state. His loss would be e serious one to this community.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-06-21

In Hon. John Feland's card OF dec
lination, published in the Louisville
Republican, that gentleman frankly
says:
"And further, IL is due 10 myself
and my party to say, that my past ac-
ton on the convict labor question aud
my present convictions, are not in
strict harmony with the platform of
my party, and as have no apologies
to make for my past action, and can
not yield my present convictions on
that subject, l feel that my position
on the ticket would be embarrassing
to me and 10 the same extent injuri-
GUS TO the ticket if l were, under the
circumstances, to accept the nonlina-
ton rendered 10 me.
Satisfied that another and an ADLER
man of the party can be found to take
the place, l must decline the nomina-
ton rendered me, assuring you that
I shall give my hearty support TO the
ticket and aid it every way / can"
Mr., Feland's position is somewhat
inconsistent. lie declines to be asso-
ciated with others on the ticket,
whose views he can not endorse, and
yet will support the ticket. Mr.. Fe-
land should cut loose from party
whose principles he cannot adopt as
his own. lie is too good man TO be
Republican anyhow.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-06-21

Mr.. Hub Lunsford, of Hopkins
county, after celebrating for two
months has concluded to place him
self before the Democratic buzz saw
and has declared himself candidate
for the Senate. lie is about 55 years
old and his only qualification for the
position is lot of Doodle which he
possesses and which he is expected
to turn loose in the campaign. lie
represented Hopkins county in the
last Legislature, elected by combi-
nation Of liquor men and Republic
cans, and had a bill passed in the
House to re-submit the prohibition
question in Hopkins, which was
killed in the Senate by Mr.. Felaud.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-06-21
Much Ado About Nothing.

At the request of Gen. Drum and
Secretary Endicoti, who desired to
get rid of several boxes of old rub.
bish deposited in the War Depart.
ment building at Washington, Pres
ident Cleveland signed an order last
week authorizing the return TO certain
States of number Of old flags sur
rendered when the war ended in 1865
This action, which was regarded as
of SO little importance that the order
was signed without investigation, at
once kicked up tremendous racket
among lot of Grand Asses who
have not yet learned that the war is
over. Fairchild, the head of the
Grand Army, made himself especial
ly conspicuous for asininity by max
ing a bloody shirt harangue in which
he cursed tie President and made an
ass of himself generally. The Presi-
dent Investigated the matter for him
self when his attention was called to
il and issued the following order,
which will probably have the affect
of removing all danger of renewal
of hostilities by the cranks who love
to boast of their past achievements,
and whose views are not shared by
the really brave and patriotic Union
soldiers:
81 have today considered with more
care than when the subject was oral
ly presented to me, the action Of your
department, directing letters TO be
addressed TO the Governors of all the
States, offering to return, If desired,
to the loyal States the Union flags
captured in the war of the rebellion
by the Confederate forces, and after
wards recovered by Government
troops to the Confederate States the
flags captured by the Union forces,
all of which, for many years, have
been packed in boxes and stored in
the cellar and attic of the War De-
partment. 1 am of the opinion that
the return of these flags in the man
ner thus contemplated is not author
lied by existing law, nor justified as
an Executive act.
1 request, therefore, that no further
steps be taken in the matter, except
to examine and inventory these flags,
and adopt proper measures for their
preservation. Any directions as TO the
final disposition of them should orig
mate with Congress.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-06-21
DtooMINGroN. LIS. Semi, Is. lS8

DLOOMlNGTON, lLl.St Cepl. 10, 1907.
Mess. Il. j. Cheney Il Co., Toledo, O,
Have taken Halls Catarrh Cure. Had
catarrh all my life; am As years old.
Had asthma 10 years, aud dreadful
cough for five years. Have taken ev-
erything; went TO the Hot Springs ;
have doctored with the doctors here ;
have done nothing but take medi-
cine for 10 years. When commenced
using Halls Calarrh Cure / was al
most dead. / sent for the doctor the
day / got Halls Catarrh Cure, and /
told him that 1 would die any way
and that | would try your medicine.
| was very bad. How l suffered for
8 yearsl l could hardly breathe at
times. 1 saw Halls Catarrh Cure
advertised in the papers and COM
menced taking it. l would haye been
under the ground to-day If IL had not
been for that. have not had one
bad spell of coughing since. In
breathing my head feels well and !
am we'll. 1t has done me thousand
dollars worth of good. There are
ten of my friends, on seeing what II
had done fol~me, taking 1t, and ii IL
helping them. / only wish that ev-
cry one who has catarrh, asthma and
bad cough could see me, so that
could tell them all TO take it. All
that know me here know how / have
suffered. q have been here since 1858, }
and say to me that 81 am so glad you
found something that could cure YOU"
Everyone says, chow much better
You look" The doctors say they are
glad | found Halls Catarrh Cure as
they could not cure me.
cannot express my gratitude to
you for the good Halls Catarrh Cure
has done me. You can use as much
of this letter as will do the afflicted
good. Publish 1t TO the whole world
it is all true and they should know IT,
JOSEPHINE CHRISTIAN,
406 East North st.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-06-21
cRoTToN.

CRoFroN, KY, June 10, lSS7.-Miss
Charlie Croft who has been attend
ing school at Dardslowp, Ky, re-
turned home yesterday.
Prof. McQuilkin and family left
yesterday for lladensville, Ky.
The young people Of our town arc
making an effort TO get mp money
enough 10 buy an organ for the
church at this place. The move is q
good one and should be crowned with
success. A generous hearted man
from your city, sent us II check fol
$40 to be used as a subscription Ia
purchase an organ. Should any 9th
crs from your city feel able to assist
us they can send money to @. A.
Brasher, who will see that it is prop
crly used.
Several cases of dysentcry have
been reported last week.
Mrs. j. d. Jackson is visiting at
White Plains, Ky, this week.
A suspicious looking character en-
tered drug store here the other day
and asked for % grains of morphine,
which was properly labelled and Civ
ell him, whereupon he opened the
package and took the contents. lie
survived but has not applied for any
more.
Miss Jessie Long, of st. Charles, Is
visiting Miss Josie Mcintosh.
Genie Mcintosh had his hands
badly mashed Friday, by window
sash falling on them.
The Darlington picnic bills eclipse
any we have seen this season. You
should read them.
w. L. Stewart, contractor and
builder at this place, left last week
for the White Plains neighborhood,
where he has contracted to build a
fine house for John Stanley,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-06-21


The man on the Memphis Times
thus expresses himself;
A good deal of criticism has been
INDUCED by Kentucky journalists on
Miss Amelia Rives because in her
last poem in Harper's she made
"corn' rhyme with "gone." If there
is any one word that the average
Kentuckian considers sacred from
the unhallowed liberties of mundane
levity and the tickle changes Of fash
ion, 1t is the word "corn" with all the
ripe memories and the mellow asso-
Citations that cling thereto. Further
more the linking of "corn" with the
melancholy and futile verb "gone'
was a subtle stab at the integrity OF
old traditions, that would naturally
have as depressing an effect upon a
Kentuckian as mystic epitaph seen
through the dregs of departed cock
fnil
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-06-21

Mr.. Stuart r. Knott, assistant TO
the First Vice President of the L. &
N. railroad, has returned to
his post of duty after three months
absence, caused by a severe attack of
typhoid fever. During his GONZALES
cence he visited Old Point Comfort,
New York and other points in the
East in search of strength. lie comes
back much improved and ready for
business.-Courier Journal.
Mr.. Knots restoration to health
will be noted with pleasure by his
many newspaper friends.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-06-21

The great Democratic rally at Lex
ington on the 10Th was attended by
10000 people. 1t was the biggest
political gathering held in Kentucky
for forty years. Gen. Buckner in a
plain but forcible manner made
speech that is a complete refulation
of every Republican lie that is being
circulated by those who are doing
the dirty work of the Republican par
ty this season. 1t bristled with facts
that no honest and fair minded man
could hear and not be convinced OF
their truth. Senator Mcdonald and
Green Smith, of Indiana, Messrs.
Beck, Blackburn, Mckenzie, Bryan
and various other speakers followed
Gen. Duckner. The tables were
spread all day and the crowd ate at
any time during the day that their
suggested. The whole af-
fair was q grand success.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-06-21

The Union Labor party held con-
vention at Lagrange last week, which
was attended by about 40 delegates
and nominated the following ticket
For Governor, A. Il. Cargin, OF
Crittenden; for Lieutenant Cover
nor, o. N. Bradburn, of Louisville
for Attorney General, John p. New
man, of Campbell; for Treasurer,
George Smith, of Hancock; for Aud
itor, John McCurny, of Fayette; for
Superintendent Of Public Instruction,
r. NJ. McBeath, of Marion; for Reg
lister, Gano Henry, of Christian.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-06-21

Mrs, Fannie Hill, Of Blue Ball, will
be one hundred years old on the Both
of this month and on that anniversary
her centennial will be appropriately
celebrated at Blue Ball church. On
the 2Sth Of last month her husband,
"Uncle" Johnnie Hill, was ninety
nine. This is perhaps the oldest
couple living in Kentucky and as
their lives have been full of useful
ness and good deeds the event of the
30lh will be participated in by ire
mendous concourse of friends Eliz-
abethtown News.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-06-21

There seems to be still great dea
of uncertainty about whether Mrs
Tillie NJ. Harrison cowhided Mr.
Munden over at the little IndianI
town of Scottsvillc. One way to set
lie It is for Mrs. Harrison to thrasl
Mr.. Munden again so there could be nc
doubt about it, though of course We
do not put this in the shape of adj
vice 10 the lady.-Times.